neck

/nɛk/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.

2

The corresponding part in some other anatomical contexts.

3

The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.

4

The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.

5

The slender tubelike extension atop an archegonium, through which the sperm swim to reach the egg.

6

The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted

7

A long narrow tract of land projecting from the main body, or a narrow tract connecting two larger tracts.

8

A reduction in size near the end of an object, formed by a groove around it.

9

The constriction between the root and crown of a tooth.

10

The gorgerin of a capital.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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